BioTouch is investing $12.5 million in Columbus, Georgia, creating 480 jobs, expanding its medical testing kit manufacturing facilities, with operations fully running by 2028. Governor Kemp highlights the economic development success.

Lawrenceville Christkindl Market offers exclusive local-themed sweatshirts and mugs, with sales in-person on select December dates and card payments accepted.

Clayton County offers a tech training course on December 16, 2025, to help residents navigate technology and protect their digital identity, with mandatory pre-registration.

Wing and Walmart launch drone delivery service in Metro Atlanta, offering quick delivery of groceries and goods from six stores, with plans to expand to 100 by 2026.

Atlanta's forecast: overcast with scattered showers and highs near 49°F today, light winds; clearing into next week.

Two Georgians were sentenced to over five years each for COVID-19 relief fund fraud involving wire fraud and money laundering, and must pay restitution.

A shootout at Chiquitos Cantina in Conyers led to a standoff and the arrest of suspect Bryan Rosas; no injuries were reported despite the exchange of gunfire.

A man was critically injured in a stabbing on Peachtree Road in Atlanta; a suspect is detained, with charges pending after a domestic dispute escalated.

The Strand Theatre announces its holiday show, "A Christmas Tradition," featuring festive music and dance, scheduled for December 12-21, with tickets priced from $37 to $47.

Atlanta faces a rainy period, with a 30% chance of showers today and 100% tonight, as per the National Weather Service. Rain continues through the weekend with temperatures around 40-52 degrees.

The GBI updated charges against Daysia Ivey-Bolden to include Malice Murder among others, following the shooting and subsequent death of Ernie Jordan.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, where Dylan Rice died after allegedly pointing a pellet air rifle at deputies.

Inmate Timothy Shane, 52, escapes from Grady Memorial Hospital, remains at large, and is considered armed and dangerous; authorities intensify manhunt.